Firearm and ammunition seized in St Andrew, man in custody
A file photo of firearms reportedly seized by the police from gunmen in Spalding, Clarendon, following a stand-off on Sunday, December 8.
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January 18, 2025

Firearm and ammunition seized in St Andrew, man in custody

The St Andrew North Police seized one 9mm pistol with a magazine containing 13 rounds of ammunition and arrested one man during an operation in Rock Pond, Red Hills,  St Andrew on Friday, January 17.

Reports from the Red Hills Police are that about 2:58 am, lawmen were in the area when they responded to an explosion.

While conducting a check of the area, a man was seen whose actions aroused their suspicion. He was accosted and searched when the firearm was found in his possession. He was taken into custody in relation to the seizure.

The identity of the man is being withheld pending further investigations.

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